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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.40, 3,917.96 and 2,365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.40, 3,917.96 and 2,365.82 is: 3,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.40 : 3,917.96 = 2,365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.40/3,917.96 = 2,365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.40x = 3,917.96 × 2,365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.40x = 9,269,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269,188.13/2,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.94

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